Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Bone or joint pain

burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation

difficulty with moving

nosebleeds

scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of the lips

skin infection or rash

Rare

Abdominal or stomach pain (severe)

attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops after medicine is stopped)

back pain

bleeding or inflammation of the gums

blurred vision or other changes in vision

changes in behavior

decreased vision after sunset or before sunrise (sudden or may continue after medicine is stopped)

diarrhea (severe)

headache (severe or continuing)

mental depression

nausea and vomiting

pain or tenderness of the eyes

pain, tenderness, or stiffness in the muscles (long-term treatment)

rectal bleeding

yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

Black, tarry stools

bloating

bloody cough

bloody or cloudy urine

bone pain, tenderness, or aching

burning or stinging of the skin

chest pain

confusion

constipation

convulsions

cough or hoarseness

dark-colored urine

decrease in height

difficulty breathing

difficulty speaking

difficulty swallowing

discharge from the eyes

dizziness

double vision

ear pain

excessive tearing

fainting

fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse

fever with or without chills

fractures and/or delayed healing

heartburn

high blood pressure

hives or skin rash

inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles

inability to speak

indigestion

inflamed tissue from infection

irregular yellow patch or lump on the skin

irritation

joint pain, redness, stiffness, or swelling

lack or slowing of normal growth in children

loosening of the fingernails

loss of appetite

loss of bladder control

loss or change in hearing

muscle cramps, spasms, or weakness

pain in the ribs, arms, or legs

pain or burning in the throat

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals

painful or difficult urination

pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs

pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back

pale skin

pinpoint red spots on the skin

redness or soreness around the fingernails

redness, soreness, or itching skin

sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

sneezing

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth

stuffy or runny nose

sudden loss of consciousness

sudden loss of coordination

sudden onset of severe acne on chest and trunk

sudden onset of slurred speech

swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, lower legs, or feet

swollen, painful or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin

tightness in the chest

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual weight gain or loss

use of extreme physical or emotional force

watery or bloody diarrhea

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: